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1. After Sara slides the key under the closet door, why does she refuse to emerge even as Harry rolls the television out of the door?

Sara has chained the television to the radiator. This shows she is familiar with this scenario. Sara probably fears her son, especially when he needs money for drugs. Sara doesn't want to emerge from the safety the closet gives her.

2. What does Sara's reaction to the phone call from Lyle Russel say about her life?

Sara is quite excited when Lyle Russel calls. In fact, she does not even know what television program she will be on. That Sara becomes so excited about an unrealistic proposition and one that she knows little about says she leads a lonely life.

3. How do Tyrone and Harry view working at a regular job?

Tyrone and Harry feel pity for people who live in reality and go to work everyday. Tyrone and Harry do not fret over working a real job, as they had the opportunity to do so and instead chose drugs. While they feel pity on workers, they do not account that workers keep the world they live in running. Tyrone and Harry feel above such workers.

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